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delicate subject



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It’s a delicate subject, but Mr. Trump can learn from his predecessors in Iraq and Afghanistan.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 14, 2026

Some theatergoers no doubt will resent that Norris chose to illuminate this delicate subject in a nuanced way that doesn’t jibe with their own undiluted revulsion.

From Washington Post Nov. 23, 2022

The amount of brilliance it takes to mesh comedy with such a delicate subject.

From BBC Jun. 9, 2020

Analysts may broach that delicate subject with Iger.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 6, 2018

“Two new faces in one day,” Graham said gently, knowing he was touching on a delicate subject.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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